Significance of Life events
The concept of Life events is perceived differently across various beliefs and disciplines. In Vaishnavism, it includes significant occurrences such as worship practices. Shaivism highlights the three main life events: birth, living, and death. Dharmashastra focuses on impactful natural phenomena, while Mahayana emphasizes predestined occurrences like career milestones. Historical perspectives, such as those in India, analyze significant events in influential figures like Krishnamurti. In science, Life events are described as changes affecting mental and physical health in individuals.
Synonyms: Significant occasions, Important moments, Key moments
In Dutch: Levensgebeurtenissen; In Finnish: El盲m盲n tapahtumia; In Spanish: Acontecimientos de la vida; In German: Lebensereignisse
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Buddhist concept of 'Life events'
In Buddhism, Life events encompass significant, often predestined occurrences, including career accomplishments and the inevitability of death, reflecting the belief in a predetermined path and the transient nature of existence.
From: Shurangama Sutra (with commentary) (English)
(1) Significant occurrences in a person鈥檚 life that are often predestined, such as career achievements and mortality.[1]
Hindu concept of 'Life events'
In Hinduism, Life events encompass impactful occurrences like celestial events affecting rituals, personal experiences tied to worship, and the three key stages of life鈥攂irth, existence, and death鈥攕ymbolized by Aumkara.
From: Brihad Bhagavatamrita (commentary)
(1) Significant occurrences in the brahmana's life, including his worship of Kamakhya-devi and subsequent experiences.[2]
From: Apastamba Dharma-sutra
(1) Significant occurrences such as eclipses or earthquakes that directly impact the routine of Vedic recitation.[3]
The concept of Life events in scientific sources
Life events encompass significant occurrences or changes in an individual's life that can influence their mental health and stress levels, highlighting the profound impact such events can have on overall well-being.
From: The Malaysian Journal of Medical Sciences
(1) These are significant occurrences in a person's life, such as pregnancy, childbirth, and motherhood, which can influence their well-being and are considered important aspects of a woman's life.[4] (2) Significant occurrences in an individual's life that can influence psychological and physical health.[5]